Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Field Application of Global Positioning System01:28

Field Application of Global Positioning System

74
The Global Positioning System (GPS) has become an indispensable tool in fieldwork, offering unparalleled precision and efficiency for surveying, navigation, and infrastructure development. By harnessing signals from a constellation of satellites, GPS receivers determine the location of objects with remarkable speed and accuracy, often completing calculations within a second.Advantages of Modern GPS TechnologyContemporary GPS receivers are designed to meet the practical demands of field...
74
Types of Global Positioning System Surveys01:30

Types of Global Positioning System Surveys

87
GPS surveying methods vary in application, accuracy, and data collection techniques, catering to diverse surveying and mapping needs. Static GPS, kinematic GPS, and real-time kinematic (RTK) surveying are widely used. Each technique offers distinct advantages.Static GPS involves placing one receiver at a known reference point and another at the target point. It collects exact positional data by observing multiple satellite ranges over an extended period, achieving centimeter-level accuracy for...
87
Communication01:03

Communication

7.8K
Communication between two animals occurs when one animal transmits an information signal that causes a change in the animal that receives the information. Organisms communicate with one another in a host of different ways. Signals can be auditory, chemical, visual, tactile, or a combination of these. Communication is a critical behavioral adaptation that promotes survival, growth, and reproduction.
7.8K
Design Example: Identifying the Locations of Monuments in the Field Using Global Positioning System Device01:30

Design Example: Identifying the Locations of Monuments in the Field Using Global Positioning System Device

122
Surveyors use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to measure the precise location and elevation of points on Earth. In a recent survey, GPS receivers were used to determine the coordinates and elevations of two park monuments. The process involved careful mission planning, data collection, and correction to ensure accuracy. The survey began with mission planning to identify optimal satellite visibility and minimize Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP). A geodetic control point...
122
Key Elements for Plant Nutrition02:35

Key Elements for Plant Nutrition

18.9K
Like all living organisms, plants require organic and inorganic nutrients to survive, reproduce, grow and maintain homeostasis. To identify nutrients that are essential for plant functioning, researchers have leveraged a technique called hydroponics. In hydroponic culture systems, plants are grown—without soil—in water-based solutions containing nutrients. At least 17 nutrients have been identified as essential elements required by plants. Plants acquire these elements from the...
18.9K
Introduction to Global Positioning System01:30

Introduction to Global Positioning System

105
The Global Positioning System (GPS) revolutionized positioning on Earth, providing precise location data through satellite ranging. The GPS system was developed in 1978 by the U.S. Department of Defense  for military use, and it became available for civilian applications in 1983, transforming fields including navigation, fleet management, and time synchronization for telecommunications systems.GPS consists of satellites in medium Earth orbit, about 20,200 kilometers above the surface,...
105

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Tjotta accelerometer monitored lambing dataset.

Scientific data·2026
Same author

Small Ruminant Parturition Detection Based on Inertial Sensors-A Review.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2024
Same author

Estimating the Energy Expenditure of Grazing Farm Animals Based on Dynamic Body Acceleration.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2024
Same author

Exploring the Potential of Machine Learning Algorithms Associated with the Use of Inertial Sensors for Goat Kidding Detection.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2024
Same author

On the Development of a Wearable Animal Monitor.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2023
Same author

Selective Content Retrieval in Information-Centric Networking.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 29, 2025

The Use of an Automated System GreenFeed to Monitor Enteric Methane and Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Ruminant Animals
11:02

The Use of an Automated System GreenFeed to Monitor Enteric Methane and Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Ruminant Animals

Published on: September 7, 2015

22.1K

SpaceSheep: Satellite Communications for Ovine Smart Grazing.

Pedro Gonçalves1, Daniel Corujo2

  • 1Instituto de Telecomunicações, Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Águeda, Universidade de Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.

Veterinary Sciences
|May 26, 2023
PubMed
Summary

This study enhances an IoT alarm system for livestock management, improving efficiency and enabling remote monitoring. The system ensures timely alerts via satellite, even without internet, optimizing pastoral operations.

Keywords:
IoTalarm systemsanimal monitoringsatellite communications

More Related Videos

Wireless Telemetry Device Implantation in a Fontan Ovine Model for Continuous and Long-Term Hemodynamic Monitoring
06:27

Wireless Telemetry Device Implantation in a Fontan Ovine Model for Continuous and Long-Term Hemodynamic Monitoring

Published on: May 2, 2025

230
Using Pharmacological Manipulation and High-precision Radio Telemetry to Study the Spatial Cognition in Free-ranging Animals
08:28

Using Pharmacological Manipulation and High-precision Radio Telemetry to Study the Spatial Cognition in Free-ranging Animals

Published on: November 6, 2016

6.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 29, 2025

The Use of an Automated System GreenFeed to Monitor Enteric Methane and Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Ruminant Animals
11:02

The Use of an Automated System GreenFeed to Monitor Enteric Methane and Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Ruminant Animals

Published on: September 7, 2015

22.1K
Wireless Telemetry Device Implantation in a Fontan Ovine Model for Continuous and Long-Term Hemodynamic Monitoring
06:27

Wireless Telemetry Device Implantation in a Fontan Ovine Model for Continuous and Long-Term Hemodynamic Monitoring

Published on: May 2, 2025

230
Using Pharmacological Manipulation and High-precision Radio Telemetry to Study the Spatial Cognition in Free-ranging Animals
08:28

Using Pharmacological Manipulation and High-precision Radio Telemetry to Study the Spatial Cognition in Free-ranging Animals

Published on: November 6, 2016

6.8K

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Technology
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Livestock Management

Background:

  • Pastoralism benefits from smart optimization and autonomous animal control via IoT.
  • Human intervention remains critical for system failures, animal behavior issues, and welfare concerns.
  • Existing systems require enhancements for reliable operation in remote areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance an IoT-based alarm generation system for monitoring livestock and equipment.
  • To ensure timely delivery of alerts in areas lacking internet access.
  • To optimize system cost-effectiveness through message encoding for satellite communication.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of an enhanced alarm system with a satellite interface.
  • Optimization of message encoding for cost-effective satellite communication.
  • Assessment of system performance, scalability, and satellite link efficiency.

Main Results:

  • The enhanced system provides timely alerts for undesirable events requiring human intervention.
  • Satellite integration ensures reliable communication in areas without internet access.
  • Optimized message encoding reduces operational costs for satellite-based alerts.

Conclusions:

  • The enhanced IoT alarm system effectively supports pastoralism by improving livestock operation efficiency.
  • Satellite communication is a viable solution for reliable remote monitoring in agriculture.
  • The system demonstrates scalability and cost-effectiveness for modern livestock management.